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HighNHTSA·16V731000·Announced 2016-10-12

Ford Recalls 2017 Lincoln Continental Vehicles for Headlight Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles because incorrect headlight lenses may reduce turn signal visibility, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured between June 14, 2016, and September 23, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights that may have been built with incorrect lenses. The defect causes the headlights to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The incorrect lenses adversely affect turn signal visibility and are not properly marked. Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 1,827 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,827

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CONTINENTAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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